I am looking to buy another bible to carry to class and to read in my spare time and I was wanting to know which should I buy an ESV or go with the Holman Christian Standard that has recently come out. I already have an ESV but I want a compact bible to carry around in my bookbag, so I don't know if I should order a smaller ESV or try out the HCSB. What do you guys suggest?
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I really like the HCSB. If you already have a ESV, I'd go with the HCSB. My reasoning is that you can go between the two version when you are home. Looking at different version is a superb way of studying and figuring out exactly what is being said.
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From what I understand, the ESV is based on the UBS4 Greek and the HCSB is based on the NA Greek. So, TRO/KJO would probably want neither... If you do not hold this view, then the UBS4 and NA are identical except for the number of variants.
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I have split the thread into the "ESV vs HCSB" and "KJV discussion". The mention of a KJV-O's desire to not use these or the discussion of the Greek of the ESV/HCSB does not mean that a debate about KJV-O versus other Greek sources can begin in this thread. We don't want to hijack a thread when someone is trying to learn from a direct question. If you don't like either, state why, but do not begin a debate that is off-topic. If you want to discuss the differences and benefits of one Greek source over another, please visit the other thread here: http://www.christianforums.com/t838884
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I have heard pretty good things about the HCSB too....and from what Ihave read online, I think I like how it flows. I realize that may not be the best criteria, but some of the versions are just plain choppy to me (NKJV, NASB) and some are too simplified (NLT, CEV) and I guess I am just not sure about the NIV....Any plans for HCSB to come out in a study bible? Or for the ESV to come out with a study bible?
I have heard pretty good things about the HCSB too....and from what Ihave read online, I think I like how it flows. I realize that may not be the best criteria, but some of the versions are just plain choppy to me (NKJV, NASB) and some are too simplified (NLT, CEV) and I guess I am just not sure about the NIV....Any plans for HCSB to come out in a study bible? Or for the ESV to come out with a study bible?
Hi Kitkat60!
thanks for your reply. I agree with you....from what I have read online of the HCSB it flows well and is said to be a formal equivalent translation. I love the NASB but like you said it is choppy when you want to just read passages but it is great for in depth studies. I like the NIV but would like a more formal equivalent translation than the dynamic translation of the NIV.
As far as a HCSB study bible....I think one will come out soon since it is starting to become a popular translation. Supposedly the ESV is coming out with a study bible but there are no specifics besides that one is scheduled to come out in the fall (the last I heard).
I am looking to buy another bible to carry to class and to read in my spare time and I was wanting to know which should I buy an ESV or go with the Holman Christian Standard that has recently come out. I already have an ESV but I want a compact bible to carry around in my bookbag, so I don't know if I should order a smaller ESV or try out the HCSB. What do you guys suggest?
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Hi Jesaiah,
I'd like to know, too. I'm very happy with the ESV, though I've heard a lot of good things about the HCSB.
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